Inspector (Saldanha Bay) at SGS

Job Description
To report on, inspections on Mineral commodities, in accordance with instructions received from Site Supervisor.

• Train staff on site with regards to sampling and inspection
• Administer risk assessments, permits to work, PPE hazard assessments, mini-risk assessments and check-statuses before inspections are done
• Monitor field staff in terms of the efficiency of activities carried out.
• Check timesheets for Blu staff based on supervision of staff
• Compile field reports, photographs and detailed summaries for all inspections and upload to SharePoint.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service
• Liaise with site supervisor and arrange efficient allocation of staff that limits overtime and promotes safety
• Continuously upgrade the quality of services offered
• Establish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditing
• Communicate with sample prep and other branches/divisions and laboratory to achieve the required turnaround time for all submitted samples
• Assign duties [and assist when necessary] in the coordination of shipments and other fieldwork.
• Provide daily updates to commodity coordinator.
• Assist in the efficient administrative running of the office as instructed by site supervisor
• Implementation of cost control measures mainly with respect to proper allocation of staff and PPE usage on the field.
• Liaise with warehouse and port personnel and arrange inspections
• To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order (mission order and risk assessment)
• Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non-conformance. Implement needed corrective action.
• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of the "Customer Services" policy and minimize client complaints and claims
• General office duties.
• Proper implementation of SIR promptly and other SGS platforms needed for inspections
• Attend to inspection operation of Mineral cargoes following International Standards and Company Q.A policies and mandate given by the principal
• To carry out and/or supervise all weighing operations if required by the mandate
• To carry out and/or supervise all sampling and sample preparation operations if required by the mandate including submittal of sample with sample submission form.
• To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order.
• Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non-conformance.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by direct line manager/site supervisor.
• To ensure the planning of tests, sampling and evaluation of results.
• To assign [and assist] and/or supervise the performance of tests and sampling.
• Train staff on site to achieve quality in sampling activities

Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Comply with all SGS Quality and safety management system and PPE requirements.
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately.
• Handle commodities and equipment safely according to MSDS and SOPs/Work Instructions/Mission order/ISO Standards etc.
• Participate in safety training, toolbox talks and safety initiatives.
• Conduct safety training and toolbox talks with field operators.
• Ensure proper waste disposal according to environmental regulations
• Stop work if unsafe conditions are identified.
• Always maintain a 5-S-compliant level of housekeeping at your workstation.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections before use.
• Adhere to road safety regulations and SGS Transportation procedures.
• Report accidents, near misses, and vehicle defects immediately
• Ensure safe loading and securing of samples.
• Follow company Travel management and transportation procedures.
• Participate in emergency drills.
• Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.

Specific Authorities 

• Coordinate and report on inspections timely
• Communicate with the client with accurate & honest findings from inspection
• Guide and assist junior staff and samplers on site
• Only authorized staff have the authority to express opinions and interpretations related to results.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• 100% usage of SIR
• Timely reporting of inspections
• Little to no customer complaints
• Execution of inspections in line with MO & RAM
• Monitoring of staff time on site

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

• Compliant with all SGS HSEQ and HR policies and procedures
• Granted sufficient authority to achieve the given responsibilities as per relevant SGS Authority policies
• Responsible for the daily safety and health of employees on behalf of SGS upper management and for raising issues with SGS upper management where required
• Keep up to date on SGS inspection policies and procedures. Apply the necessary policy to all inspections to avoid misunderstandings during inspections
• Adhere to all QHSE requirements of the SGS management systems.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Matric [minimum], preferably with Maths and Science.
• Post-matric qualification in sampling and inspection services
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Any other languages an added advantage
• Typing Skills
• Computer literacy in Word and Excel
• Calculation capability — to ensure accurate scoring of client’s results
• Technical Report writing ability
• Tallying and data capturing
• More than 5years experience

Additional Information

REQUIRED SKILLS

Competency 

• Attention to detail  
• Operate under minimum supervision   
• Good interpersonal skills towards colleagues, customers, and suppliers. 
• Ability to work under pressure.